Ivory Coast’s cassava production has shown significant growth from 2013 to 2023, standing at 6.1744 million metric tons in 2023. From 2013 to 2023, the annual production varied widely, with a peak growth of 73.99% in 2014, followed by fluctuations including a notable drop of 10.6% in 2016. Over the last five years up to 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been 1.97%. In 2022 and 2023, year-on-year growth was 3.27% and 3.11%, respectively.
Looking forward from 2024 to 2028, cassava production is forecasted to continue its upward trajectory, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.12%, and an overall growth rate of 11.06% by 2028. Observing these trends, cassava remains an essential crop in Ivory Coast, albeit with moderate year-on-year variations.
Trends to watch for:
- Advances in agricultural technology and practices that could boost yields.
- Climate change impacts on cassava production sustainability.
- Government policies and investment towards enhancing cassava productivity.
- Market demand shifts and their influence on production levels.
